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WMP is the leading not-for-profit initiative working to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases. www.worldmosquitoprogram.org
Learn more: worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolbachia-method
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Indonesia shows what happens when innovation meets systematic implementation
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Prof Riris Andono Ahmad shared results: 84.5% dengue reduction, #Wolbachia established in 4 cities across diverse districts.
Evidence-based policy delivers transformation.
Think you can handle a big meal? 🦟
Think again, because mosquitoes can consume up to 3x their body weight in blood. That's like a person drinking 210 litres in one go!
Our Wolbachia method is working to protect communities from these extremely efficient feeders.
#funfactfriday #wolbachia
Learn more: worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolbachia-method
#asiadenguesummit #dengue
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Impact data drives scalable solutions, but success grows from community trust.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Luciano Moreira, CEO of Wolbito do Brasil, shared Brazil's scaling journey: 5k to 5M people protected, targeting 140M by 2035.
Our #Wolbachia method proves nationwide scalability.
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🦟 Mosquitoes fighting disease? We were featured on PBS Human Footprint! "Improbable Allies" explores our Wolbachia method & preparations in Cali.
Using mosquitoes to fight disease? Science is fascinating.
Watch: youtu.be/AI3HE7BcIBk?...
🦟 Aedes aegypti bite during daylight & get viruses from infected people! Our #Wolbachia method reduces their transmission ability - 77% dengue reduction in RCT.
Use daytime repellent & remove standing water 🌍
#FunFactFriday #MosquitoFacts #GlobalHealth
You can learn more here:
wolbito.com/wolbito-do-b...
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🎉 World's largest #Wolbachia mosquito biofactory now operational in Brazil!
Wolbito do Brasil will help protect 140M Brazilians in coming years, producing 100M eggs/week. Brazil faced 10M+ dengue cases in 2024. Health Minister says it's an "exercise in national sovereignty." 🌍 1/2
Learn more: worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolbachia-method
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Community acceptance determines #dengue intervention success.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Dr Nadege Rossi presented New Caledonia's evidence:
🦟 86% #Wolbachia establishment,
👍 90%+ acceptance,
👌 zero outbreaks since 2019.
Our method proves scalable across diverse contexts.
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Our latest #HumanFootprintPBS digital episode just launched on YouTube. Check out "Why This Factory Makes 40 Million Mosquitoes Per Week" feat. @vectorgen.bsky.social and @worldmosquitoprogram.org ... Amazing science!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI3H...
#scicomm
The answer: more mosquitoes than stars in the universe! 🌟🦟
39 zeros behind that number.
Our Wolbachia method works at population scale - transforming entire populations to protect 13.5M people naturally.
#wolbachia #dengue
Friday maths challenge! 🧮
1 mosquito → 300 eggs → repeat all year
How many mosquitoes by December? Drop your guesses! 👇
#funfactfriday #mosquitofacts
Read our latest story about Pacific resilience and innovation 👇
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#Climatechange has hit Kiribati's communities hard.
Fighting back, our 2018-19 #Wolbachia project achieved 97% acceptance! Now Phase 2 will launch to protect 44,650 more people across South Tarawa.
#Kiribati #ClimateResilience
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How do you build a #Wolbachia programme that actually works?
At the recent Asia Dengue Summit, WMP's Dr Peter Ryan shared 25+ years of expertise controlling #Aedesaegypti across Asia and the Pacific.
Key takeaway: Success isn't just about science, but building with the communities most affected.
Fun mosquito fact: Beer makes you more attractive to some species! 🍺🦟
But Aedes aegypti (our dengue target) just loves humans, no matter what you're drinking.
Can you name which species the research studied?
#FunFactFriday #MosquitoFacts
France faces its earliest #chikungunya outbreak ever.
@droucaute.bsky.social of LeMonde explores new mosquito control methods - highlighting our "spectacular results" in New Caledonia. Zero #dengue outbreaks since 2019.
Traditional methods are hitting their limits. Time for new solutions.
When breakthrough vision meets strategic investment, extraordinary change happens.
5 years ago Macquarie Group Foundation recognised our potential. Today: 13.5M people protected from dengue across 4 new countries.
This is strategic philanthropy at work 👇
youtu.be/z2w1xxPP5r8?...
When Brazil, Indonesia and New Caledonia share the same playbook, you know something's working
At our recent Asia Dengue Summit workshop, health leaders shared insights on integrating #Wolbachia nationally.
Key takeaway: community trust + strong partnerships = transformational results.
You can learn more about our story here: www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/about-us/...
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Here's a mind-blowing fact: 3,500+ mosquito species exist, but Aedes aegypti is the PRIMARY vector spreading most #dengue, #Zika & #chikungunya globally.
Our Wolbachia method targets this main threat, protecting 13.5M people. It's why we exist.
Download our latest Annual Review to learn more:
www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/annual-revie...
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🇨🇴 Colombia had a national #dengue epidemic - except the Aburrá Valley where we work had the lowest rates.
🇧🇷 Brazil faced major outbreaks - but areas with #Wolbachia maintained protection.
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2024 was challenging - the worst dengue year ever with 14 million cases globally.
But our #Wolbachia protected communities? They maintained their protection throughout.
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😀 Thank you!
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Your garden hose could wake sleeping mosquito eggs! 🦟
#Aedesaegypti eggs survive months in dry conditions, hatching instantly when water returns. This helps mosquito populations recover quickly, which is why our #Wolbachia method offers valuable protection.
#funfactfriday
📈 Long-term protection evidence:
🇮🇩 Lowest #dengue in 30+ years in Indonesia
🇳🇨 5 consecutive years protected in New Caledonia
Single deployment = lasting community protection.
Read the full evidence analysis in our latest annual review: www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/annual-revie...
Learn more about our #Wolbachia method here: www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolb...
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